Pit Stop before the Grace Notes Retreat 🛑

Brenda and I took a little detour on our way to the Grace Notes Retreat at the HodgePodge Cross Stitch, in Strasburg, PA.

Colleen mentioned that Marcia would be open on Sunday after the retreat for those of us that would be able to stop by on our way home. But we decided to go on the way since we knew we probably wouldn't have enough time on Sunday.

What a lovely shop! So many lovely things to look at.

There were even some antique items for sale.

As hard as it was, I contained myself and only bought these two sweet charts. I had never seen anything by Stitches by Ethel before, so many cute patterns!

And I also got this holder I've seen others with. There is a bigger one, but I like the small one.

Our next quick stop was at the Strasburg Antique Market, just down the road from the shop.

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So many precious needlepoint and cross stitch pieces. Nice to see, but sad at the same time.

And you wouldn't be in Lancaster County if you didn't see at least one Amish Buggy.

This one looks like their version of an open pick up truck!

Berkeley Springs at Christmas 🎅

A very belated pre-Christmas posting, but I'm trying to get it out before February!

This year, Kerri and I chose to visit Berkeley Springs, WV, about halfway between us.

It wasn't too cold and looked lovely there.

I got to join in with the carolers! 

Santa, here?! I know him! I know him! ~ Buddy the elf

The closest we got to snow.

The tree through the frame.

Isn't it beautiful?

The parking meters were all decorated differently.

A kitty and puppy tree.

This was in one of the shops, that hot sauce is potent.☠

A very attentive guy.

We stopped in at Almost Heaven Antiques Uniques and this was the checkout, an actual post office window. I love it!

Between that store and other antique mall there, these are some of the treasures I found. I didn't purchase any, but looking again, I really like the first one.

Who know where we'll be celebrating next year, so many choices between MD and VA.